Traditionally opposed to technocrat governments, it was instinctively hostile to Mr Draghi when he was first given the nod. “In my opinion, the 5-Star Movement has the duty to meet [Mr Draghi], listen and then take a position,” he said. Photo: Reuters/Remo Casilli / FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsapp Arrivederci: Outgoing Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte after speaking to the media. Mr Draghi is a famously reserved figure and has not said anything in public about the possible make-up of his cabinet. Praising the decision to appoint Mr Draghi, Mr Berlusconi said in a statement he had “a high institutional profile around whom we can try to build substantial unity”.

Source: Irish Independent February 05, 2021 02:37 UTC